CVE-2024-28049

Name: CVE-2024-28049
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-13T21:15:13.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-28049 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software and Intel(R) Killer(TM) Wi-Fi wireless products before version 23.40 may allow an unauthenticated user to enable denial of service via adjacent access.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software and Intel(R) Killer(TM) Wi-Fi wireless products before version 23.40 may allow an unauthenticated user to enable denial of service via adjacent access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CVSS 4.0

6.8/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Killer	< 23.40.0
Intel	Proset\/Wireless Wifi	< 23.40.0

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01108.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28049?

How severe is CVE-2024-28049?

CVE-2024-28049 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28049?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST